Enrollment
767
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hampden, ME
Hampden Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hampden Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231481500387
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampden Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hampden · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Maine
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampden Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampden Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hampden, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampden Academy compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hampden Academy
Hampden Academy is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hampden, Maine, enrolling 767 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Maine schools and 31% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 97% of state schools at 767 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 22 spends $15,014 per pupil, 25% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Rsu 22 also operates George B Weatherbee School (381 students) and Reeds Brook Middle School (304 students) alongside Hampden Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hampden Academy compares
Hampden Academy on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 47% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Maine - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Hampden Academy is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 22, which includes Hampden Academy.
$15,014
Per student
-25%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hampden Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George B Weatherbee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeds Brook Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leroy H Smith School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel L Wagner Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl C Mcgraw School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampden Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hampden Academy
How many students attend Hampden Academy?
Hampden Academy has 767 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hampden, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden Academy is 14.5:1, which is 31% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampden Academy?
18.1% of students at Hampden Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampden Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hampden Academy is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Hampden, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampden Academy?
Hampden Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hampden Academy rank among public schools in Hampden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampden Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hampden, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hampden on the city page.
Is Hampden Academy a good school?
Hampden Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 22?
Besides Hampden Academy, Rsu 22 also operates George B Weatherbee School (381 students), Reeds Brook Middle School (304 students), and Leroy H Smith School (260 students). See the Rsu 22 district page for the complete list.
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